The next moment.
In a corner of the System Space, a jade pot with an ancient shape and cloud and dream patterns engraved on its body quietly appeared.
"This Great Dream Immortal Brew should be the ultimate version of the ' Thousand-Year Dream,' Gu Chen must have obtained the original by fortuitous opportunity."
Han Xuanji understood; this good relationship had been cleverly established.
Gu Chen didn't notice Han Xuanji's sudden change in expression. He carefully took out a crystal-clear jade cup and looked at Han Xuanji with longing eyes.
Han Xuanji smiled slightly, took out the dark green gourd again, and with a slight boost of his immortal power, ten drops of deep-colored wine fell precisely into the jade cup. The exotic fragrance briefly filled the air again, causing Gu Chen to close his eyes in ecstasy, carefully holding the jade cup as if it were the most precious treasure in the world.
"Thank you very much, young friend! Thank you very much, young friend!"
Gu Chen thanked him repeatedly, his excitement evident in his words.
"If you ever need anything in the future, young friend, just say the word, and I, Gu Chen, will do my utmost!"
"From now on, you will be a distinguished guest of this ' Hundred Flavors Immortal Brew House,' or perhaps this place can be given to you, young friend. Of course, this is just a token of my appreciation and should not be considered part of our agreement."
"No need."
Han Xuanji nodded:
"I'm glad you're happy, senior. I won't bother you any longer today."
That being said, Han Xuanji checked in ten more times in that instant, which were the number of times he had intentionally saved up.
Without exception, they are all rare and precious brews, each with its own effects, comparable to elixirs for cultivators. However, there is only one pot of the Great Dream Immortal Brew.
Therefore, Han Xuanji did not waste too many sign-in attempts.
"I'll give this to my young friend!"
Gu Chen quickly replied.
Han Xuanji waved his hand:
No need to see me off.
Having said that, he moved slightly and gracefully left the Ten Thousand Immortals Wine Cellar. In just a few steps, he disappeared into the light and shadow of the sky outside the Immortal Pavilion, as if he had never appeared.
Gu Chen stood there, gazing in the direction Han Xuanji had left, then looked down at the ten drops of immortal wine in the jade cup. After a long while, he let out a long sigh, his tone filled with emotion:
"I never expected to see such a divine brew. I am truly fortunate. I must go into seclusion to study its essence!"
Having left the Immortal Brew House, Han Xuanji was already strolling among the clouds.
He sensed the newly acquired [ Great Dream Immortal Brew ] in his storage Law Treasure, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
Cultivating oneself in a dream, a thousand years in the blink of an eye?
This saved a lot of time and effort.
For him, exchanging ten drops for a pot of medicine was a huge profit, wasn't it?
Han Xuanji returned to Myriad Phenomena Garden. The room was quiet and secluded, with only Spiritual Qi turning into mist, flowing and reflecting the faint light of the natural fluorite on the four walls, like a galaxy hanging upside down.
He sat down comfortably on the futon, and with a slight thought, the [ Great Dream Immortal Brew ] appeared in his hand.
The jade pot is simple and unadorned, cool to the touch, and the patterns on its body seem to flow slowly, containing profound and ineffable principles.
Upon uncorking the bottle, no strong aroma of wine wafted out; instead, an extremely strange, almost ethereal aura permeated the air, seemingly capable of drawing the soul, causing the surrounding light to appear slightly distorted.
Han Xuanji did not hesitate. He raised the pot and tilted it slightly. The clear, water-like liquid, which subtly reflected countless points of light, slid into his throat.
The wine, upon entering the throat, lacked the fiery intensity or mellow sweetness of ordinary celestial brews. Instead, it was like a cool, refreshing spring, instantly flowing into every part of the body and rushing straight to the soul and consciousness.
In an instant, Han Xuanji felt a slight tremor in his mind, as if he had broken free from some invisible shackles and leaped into a bizarre and endless illusory realm.
Countless scenes surged forth like a mighty river.
Sometimes he transforms into an ancient immortal, honing his Divine Ability at the dawn of creation; sometimes he becomes a mortal scholar, studying diligently and experiencing the myriad aspects of life; and sometimes he resembles a towering ancient tree, quietly observing the Azure Sea of time and understanding the cycle of life and death...
A dream spanning a thousand years, countless reincarnations.
His immortal power circulated on its own in his dream, refining and condensing at a speed a thousand times faster than usual.
He comprehended the various Principle, especially Principle related to "illusion and reality," "time," and "reincarnation," at an unprecedented speed.
The profound scriptures of the " Myriad Phenomena Sacred Canon " spontaneously surfaced in Han Xuanji's mind, each word a gem, corroborating the myriad insights from his great dream and sparking countless flashes of wisdom.
In reality, the cave abode remains silent.
Han Xuanji's aura surged dramatically, becoming as vast as a starry sea, and his soul underwent a transformation.
I don't know how much time passed; perhaps it was just a moment, or perhaps several days.
"Buzz..."
A soft Daoist chant emanated from his body, clear and melodious, cleansing his soul.
Han Xuanji slowly opened his eyes. In the depths of his eyes, it seemed as if countless births and deaths had occurred, ultimately returning to a profound and calm state.
The Fourth Layer of the True Immortal Realm.
It happened naturally, without any hindrance.
The miraculous effects of the Great Dream Immortal Brew, while not enough to save him the effort of a thousand years of arduous cultivation, caused his cultivation level to surge dramatically, as if he had cultivated for decades and directly reached the Fourth Layer of True Immortal, which is the Middle Stage of True Immortal.
That's normal. It's not like he's just having a thousand years of cultivation forcibly added to his life.
The effects vary from person to person; the stronger the being, the smaller the effect.
The effect of this wine is more about tempering one's Dao heart, comprehending the Great Dao, and gaining insights into illusion and reality, time and eternity.
These are invaluable experiences that ordinary cultivators would find difficult to obtain even after a thousand years of arduous cultivation.
"A thousand-year dream, a fleeting moment of glory. This wine is indeed wondrous."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly.
However, once you drink this wine, its effects will be greatly reduced the next time you drink it; otherwise, it would truly be invincible.
Time flies, and thirteen years is but a fleeting moment for cultivators in the Immortal Realm.
The Pill Lineage Grand Competition arrived as scheduled.
Han Xuanji opened his eyes; his cultivation had advanced to the Sixth Layer of True Immortal.
This day.
The suspended immortal mountain range where the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace's Pill Lineage is located is exceptionally lively.
The central " Pill Cauldron Immortal Platform " was already bustling with activity, bathed in the glow of countless rays of light.
The Sendai is incredibly spacious, paved with white jade, and surrounded by seventy-two golden pillars with coiled dragons, the tops of which exhale auspicious clouds and mist.
Dozens of enormous water Law Treasure float above, clearly displaying the details of the various alchemy platforms.
Guests from all sides, sect elders, and disciples from various peaks gathered here, some riding clouds, some riding cranes, and some sitting in the pre-arranged viewing seats. Their voices mingled together, creating an extremely lively atmosphere.
The Dao of Alchemy Grand Competition is a major event for the Pill Lineage, concerning the resource allocation and reputation of each peak for the next hundred years. Therefore, each peak sends out its best talents.
One after another, rare geniuses of Dao of Alchemy appeared, eliciting gasps and discussions.
"That's Senior Brother Ji from Scarlet Yang Peak. It's said he's nearing the Fourth-Transformation Alchemist..."
"Huh? Is that Uncle-Master Su Ming? He's here too!"
"I heard it's to counter the challenge from Senior Brother Zhao of Sacred Forest Peak..."
"Tsk tsk, this is going to be good!"
Su Ming's appearance undoubtedly caused the biggest sensation.
He stood calmly at the front of the Purple Firmament Peak disciples' line, seemingly oblivious to the surrounding discussions, his demeanor composed and dignified.
When Zhao Yuan saw Su Ming, his fighting spirit intensified, and a confident smile appeared on his lips.
On the high platform, all the elders of the Pill Lineage, and even several Peak Master, were seated, their auras profound, overlooking the entire scene.
Immortal Lord Yunmiao was also among them, his expression serene. His gaze occasionally swept across the audience below, pausing slightly on Su Ming, and then he seemed to glance unintentionally in the direction of a certain stand, a faint smile playing on his lips.
The time has come!
An elder presiding over the competition spoke with a booming voice that resonated throughout the entire venue, instantly silencing all the noise.
"The Pill Lineage Grand Competition has officially begun! Disciples of all peaks, proceed to the Alchemy Platform!"
As soon as the words were spoken, streaks of light flew toward the designated area in the center of the altar, each selecting a Pill Furnace already prepared.
The highly regarded True Disciple of each peak, such as Su Ming, Zhao Yuan, and Ji Tianxing, were naturally placed in the most prominent positions.
The competition rules are simple, consisting of three rounds that test fire control, purification, and pill formation, with the final ranking determined by the overall score.
The types of pills refined range from easy to difficult, and all materials are provided uniformly by the sect to ensure fairness to the greatest extent possible.
The first task: controlling the fire to refine materials.
The task requires the perfect tempering of dozens of different spiritual materials within a specified time using specific techniques, without any damage whatsoever.
On each alchemy platform, flames of various colors rose up, some as blazing as the sun, others as gentle as water.
Soon, the air was filled with the strange fragrance emitted by various spiritual materials as they were being refined.
Su Ming's technique was fluid and graceful. He subtly released immortal power from his fingertips, manipulating the pale purple pill fire as if it were his own arm, precisely enveloping each spiritual material. The timing of the fire was perfect, yet the speed was incredibly fast, clearly demonstrating his mastery.
Zhao Yuan was also extraordinary. His flames were emerald green, full of vitality, yet possessed an extremely strong penetrating power. He had a unique and mysterious way of processing spiritual materials, and his speed was by no means slow.
Ji Tianxing and the others also displayed their Divine Ability, drawing frequent exclamations of admiration from the viewing platform.
On a cloud platform.
Han Xuanji was also observing the performance of each contestant in the competition, and from time to time he glanced at the surrounding cultivators, including the disciples and elders who had come to watch.
When he noticed a certain figure in the stands, his expression changed slightly.